This is a survival strategy built into pine litter, mainly needles but, in bark, to a greater or lesser extent. Better to go with ground up hemlock, or even better, hardwoods. Even shredded up grass clippings and deciduous leaves from your lawn.
I would like to add, with respect, that, pine bark contains certain resins which, actually repels water to a point but, it eventually ends up in the soil where, it can create a `dead zone`. Just go to any pine grove and try to find 2 or 3 different kinds of plants under the dripline.
Please correct me if I'm wrong but, as I understand it, decomposing bark and wood chip actually absorbs nitrogen. Therefore you should only use well rotted products.
im using mulch and its so easy
joeldude76 1 year ago
This is a survival strategy built into pine litter, mainly needles but, in bark, to a greater or lesser extent. Better to go with ground up hemlock, or even better, hardwoods. Even shredded up grass clippings and deciduous leaves from your lawn.
1fanger 1 year ago
I would like to add, with respect, that, pine bark contains certain resins which, actually repels water to a point but, it eventually ends up in the soil where, it can create a `dead zone`. Just go to any pine grove and try to find 2 or 3 different kinds of plants under the dripline.
1fanger 1 year ago
mulching using tree bark can cause honey fungus
powerspade 2 years ago
Cedar has the best smell that's for sure.
jackburton2009 2 years ago
Shreaded cedar is the best hands down.
TheBrassHole 2 years ago
Please correct me if I'm wrong but, as I understand it, decomposing bark and wood chip actually absorbs nitrogen. Therefore you should only use well rotted products.
Adambrew 2 years ago